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Avon Valley Railway (AVR)

Bath Road | Bitton Station, Bristol BS30 6HD, England
0117 932 5538
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Ranked #11 of 108 attractions in Bristol
Type: Scenic Railroads
Owner description: Bristol and Bath's heritage steam railway, offering a six mile round trip which takes passengers along sections of the old Midland Railway, providing... more » Owner description: Bristol and Bath's heritage steam railway, offering a six mile round trip which takes passengers along sections of the old Midland Railway, providing a chance to see the magnificent River Avon Valley from a unique viewpoint. « less
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Chippenham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

On the 28th April my wife treated me to the Avon Valley Railway first class dining experience and first class it was. The dining saloon which has been restored to a very high standard looked stunning inside,and the staff were very smart in there uniforms. The food was excellent hot and very well cooked, good choice of fresh vegetables with... More

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May 13, 2013

Thank you for taking the trouble to post a review of your recent visit to us for one of our popular First Class Sunday luncheon trains. We are delighted that you enjoyed it so much and look forward to seeing you again on your next visit. The staff on the train, who are all volunteers, are dedicated to ensuring you... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Went on the Santa train my Son loved it ,so did Me and the Wife lol going again this year for Christmas.

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Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013 via mobile

We had a day out at the avon valley railway its a great day out on the trains its great value for money and has a lovely cafe and has lovely trackside walks too something for everyone.

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

What a wonderful pre Xmas treat my grandson had, a ride on the steam train and a gift from Santa. Throughout the year there are different events. It doesn't matter what age you are, you will enjoy a visit the staff work so hard to keep it running smoothly

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Winford, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

Spent half a day enjoying several rides on the steam train, walking around & eating lovely cake & drinking very good coffee. Our surrogate grandchildren aged 5 & 7 years loved every minute ....

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London
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013 via mobile

Went with our two young boys on a day with both steam and diesel engines running. Overall the track is not very long so you end up spending as much time waiting in the carriages at the station as you spend moving. Lovely passionate staff and a nice experience. Definitely worth a visit if you are nearby.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

A great day out, especially if you have Thomas fan! My friend's two loved it and we all had a wonderful time.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

A great trip out from Bitton station on the old Midland main line, from Bath to Bristol You get the chance to go on the train in both directions down and up the line. Very friendly staff and a great ride behind a steam train. Great views from the window and a chance to go over the river.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2013

As someone who regularly cycles along the Bristol Bath Cycle Path ( which runs alongside the railway) I find myself being a regular visitor to the cafe. Set in charming surroundings, it's a lovely place to visit. The food may be standard cafe grub (to be expected I guess as it is a cafe!) but the staff are good, the... More

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Bath, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2013

A treat for our 3 year old grandson, and we took great granny! Four generations had a lovely day out. The volunteer staff were so friendly and helpful. The train ride itself is exciting and the carriages beautifully maintained. Our grandson got presented with a lump of coal by the driver and we got some great photos of him and... More

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